EditorialA Wrestling match. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 49 miniatures. Opaque w. 1590-1600. An inserted Indian miniature originally, it would appear, in the style of Bijapur, but repainted in the usual manner. It represents a wrestling match before a prince (Sa'...
EditorialIkhlas Khan. Bijapur, c.1640. Ikhlas Khan, an Abyssinian officer in the service of the 'Adil Shahi dynasty, facing left, stands in a field holding a straight sword in his right hand, and resting his left hand on the black shield at his side. Two 'talwa...
EditorialPortrait of a Sufi, Illustrated single work, first quarter 17th century, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, OveralL. 15 3/8 x 10 3/8in. (39 x 26.3cm), Dimensions of painting: 5 5/16 x 8 7/8in. (13.5 x 22.5c...
EditorialIkhlas Khan. Bijapur, c.1650. The Abyssinian officer Ikhlas Khan is shown half-length facing right, wearing a blue jama bound with a gold sash and holding a jewelled yellow staff.; green background. Opaque watercolour. Deccani/Bijapur style Originally...
EditorialText of Rustam and Suhrab, from the Shah-nama of Firdausi (Persian, c. 934?1020) (recto), c. 1610. India, Bijapur, Deccan, 17th century. Opaque watercolor, gold, and ink on paper; page: 20.5 x 12.4 cm (8 1/16 x 4 7/8 in.); text field: 13.3 x 6.8 cm (5 ...
EditorialText of Rustam and Suhrab, from the Shah-nama of Firdausi (Persian, c. 934?1020), c. 1610. India, Bijapur, Deccan, 17th century. Ink on gold-sprinkled paper, double-sided: recto: text, verso: text; page: 20.5 x 12.4 cm (8 1/16 x 4 7/8 in.); text field:...
EditorialBijan killing the wild boars of Irman, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, about 934?1020),, c. 1610. India, Bijapur, Deccan, 17th century. Opaque watercolor, gold, and ink on paper; page: 20.3 x 12 cm (8 x 4 3/4 in.).
EditorialFrom Dohras (Songs) 40 and 42 from the Kitab-i Nauras (Book of Nine Essences) of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur (r. 1580?1627); verso: From Dohras (Songs) 40 and 36 from the Kitab-i Nauras of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II, 1618. Khalilullah Butsh...
EditorialA dancing dervish and three musicians, from a Divan (Collected Poems) of Urfi (Persian, 1555?1591), 1637. India, Muhammadpur, Bijapur, Deccan, 17th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, mounted with plain paper borders; page: 14.8 x 11.5 cm (5...
EditorialBijan killing the wild boars of Irman, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, about 934?1020), c. 1610. India, Bijapur, Deccan, 17th century. Opaque watercolor, gold, and ink on paper; page: 20.3 x 12 cm (8 x 4 3/4 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Ali Adil-shah, son of Sultan Mahmud; after his father he was ruler of Bijapur. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: c. 1686. Place: Golkonda. Measurements: h 203 mm ? w 140 mm.
EditorialPortrait miniature of the Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: c. 1685. Place: Golkonda. Measurements: h 120 mm ? w 95 mm; h 114 mm ? w 86 mm.
EditorialIkhlas Khan. Bijapur, c.1640. Ikhlas Khan, an Abyssinian officer in the service of the 'Adil Shahi dynasty, facing left, stands in a field holding a straight sword in his right hand, and resting his left hand on the black shield at his side. Two 'talwa...
EditorialA Wrestling match. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 49 miniatures. Opaque w. 1590-1600. An inserted Indian miniature originally, it would appear, in the style of Bijapur, but repainted in the usual manner. It represents a wrestling match before a prince (Sa'...
EditorialIkhlas Khan. Bijapur, c.1650. The Abyssinian officer Ikhlas Khan is shown half-length facing right, wearing a blue jama bound with a gold sash and holding a jewelled yellow staff.; green background. Opaque watercolour. Deccani/Bijapur style Originally...
EditorialIkhlas Khan. Bijapur, c.1640. Ikhlas Khan, an Abyssinian officer in the service of the 'Adil Shahi dynasty, facing left, stands in a field holding a straight sword in his right hand, and resting his left hand on the black shield at his side. Two 'talwa...
EditorialPage of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1610, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 8 x 4 3/4in. (20.3 x 12.1cm), Codices.
EditorialPage of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1610, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Codices.
EditorialPage of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1610, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Page: 8 1/16 x 4 13/16 in. (20.5 x 12.2 cm), Codices.
EditorialSpittoon or Incense Burner, late 16th?early 17th century, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, Brass; cast in sections, joined, engraved, H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Metal, Such baluster-shaped vessels are seen in paintings from the Deccan and Mug...
EditorialDagger with Zoomorphic Hilt, second half 16th century, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, Hilt: copper; cast, chased, gilded, and inlaid with rubies., L. 15 5/8 in. (39.6 cm), Arms and Armor, Portraits of Sultan 'Ali 'Adil Shah of Bijapu...
Editorial'Portrait of Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II of Bijapur', Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later, Attributed to India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, H. 15 5/16 in. (38.9 cm), Codices, Painting by Hashim (active 1620?6...